Originally Posted by LNorton (Post 283019)

You guys really don't have much of a clue. I raced at motor mile for a few years during college and it is a top notch facility with great people. You shouldn't be so quick to judge a facility that you have never been to.

One thing to note, and I believe it was mentioned, there is a large working fire extenguister on the outside of the guard wall up there at the turn. The wall is marked red for it as well. There are also quite a few fire extinguishers mounted on the outside of the guardwall along the racing surface and shutdown area.

Also... watch that ADRL video again and tell me how far into the shutdown area most of those guys are when they finally get on the binders and have the laundry out. Any racer that knows the shutdown is short should be getting it slowed down way earlier than that.

I also wanna make a comment on the website. They don't spend big bucks on that. It was built by the web guy that takes care of the dealership sites and is maintained by the track staff.

You all should make a stop in there sometime. Your tune would change. There isn't a more friendly staff anywhere and the facility is top notch.

All racers should be aware of their exit strategies and where the safety staff/fire extinguishers are at all times at every track. Only a fool goes to a new facility and doesn't check it out before making a pass.

Originally Posted by LNorton (Post 283019)

You guys really don't have much of a clue. I raced at motor mile for a few years during college and it is a top notch facility with great people. You shouldn't be so quick to judge a facility that you have never been to.

Thank God for the internet. We can make decisions about where or where not to go without spending the money to get there and then leave. And do you leave before you crash or after?

One thing to note, and I believe it was mentioned, there is a large working fire extenguister on the outside of the guard wall up there at the turn. The wall is marked red for it as well. There are also quite a few fire extinguishers mounted on the outside of the guardwall along the racing surface and shutdown area.

Then the track needs to have the fire extinguishers manned. The fact the racer got out of his car and had to wave (along with the spectators) to get track personnel's attention is mind-numbing. You would think the smoke signal would be adequate. They should also take the illusion of an ambulance off the facility. If it is non-functional, it gives the wrong impression and lures racers into believing the track is safely run. I would say that is by design. Management knows the insurance company requires an ambulance. Having a fake ambulance is a fraud. I'd rather know going in there is no ambulance, no fire or medical crew.

Also... watch that ADRL video again and tell me how far into the shutdown area most of those guys are when they finally get on the binders and have the laundry out. Any racer that knows the shutdown is short should be getting it slowed down way earlier than that.

The shut down area is what it is. Does the track inform the racers there is a problem with the length of the shut-down area? Or is this something that is learned?

I also wanna make a comment on the website. They don't spend big bucks on that. It was built by the web guy that takes care of the dealership sites and is maintained by the track staff.

OK. That saved the track some money. Now they can better afford to be a safe place to race. Right?

You all should make a stop in there sometime. Your tune would change. There isn't a more friendly staff anywhere and the facility is top notch.

All workers are friendly when they are relaxed.

All racers should be aware of their exit strategies and where the safety staff/fire extinguishers are at all times at every track. Only a fool goes to a new facility and doesn't check it out before making a pass.